Actor Art Evans has died at the age of 82 in Los Angeles on Saturday, following a long health battle. His sad passing was caused by complication from diabetes, which he had suffered with for several years. He is survived by his wife Babe and their son, Ogadae, with Babe released a heartfelt tribute to her 'devoted husband'.
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In a statement, she said: 'Art was not only an incredible actor but a devoted husband, friend, and source of light to everyone who knew him. 'His laughter, passion, and love of life will be deeply missed. While our hearts are heavy, we celebrate the legacy of joy and inspiration he leaves behind.'.
Art's incredible career spanned more than four decades, with more than 120 acting roles, but his most famous was opposite Bruce Willis in Die Hard 2. He played Leslie Barnes in the 1990 action sequel, air traffic control tower employee who helps Bruce's John McClane fight off terrorists at Dulles International Airport.
While he also starred in another huge blockbuster, A Soldier's Story, in 1984, playing PVT. James Wilkie alongside Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar and a young Denzel Washington in one of his first breakout roles. Actor Art Evans has died at the age of 82 in Los Angeles on Saturday, due to complications from diabetes, which he had suffered with for several years.
